NEET2026ChemistryChapterActual
According to IUPAC nomenclature, what is the three-letter temporary symbol for the element with atomic number 120 ?
Options
- AUnb
- BUbn
- CUun
- DUbb
Correct answer
B. Ubn
Step-by-step solution
The atomic number of the element is 120 . According to IUPAC systematic nomenclature, the roots for the digits are: 1 un 2 bi 0 nil Combining these roots, the temporary IUPAC name for the element is unbinilium. The three-letter temporary symbol is derived from the first letters of these roots, which gives Ubn. Answer: Ubn